Oliver!

GUnited States rating19682h 33mDrama, Family
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This musical adaptation follows a young orphan named Oliver who travels to London to find a better life. Along the way, he meets a group of street children and learns about the different types of people he encounters in the city. It is a classic tale about finding a sense of belonging and a real home.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film is a traditional musical with long scenes and steady pacing that allows the story and songs to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScarySikes puts Fagin in a physical chokehold and threatens his life.
  • Approx.ScarySikes and his dog chase Nancy through the streets.
  • Approx.IntenseSikes attacks Nancy and she is killed during a chase.
  • Approx.ScarySikes is shot by the police during a final confrontation.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Oliver feel about the different people he met in London?
  2. 2What did you think about the choices the characters made to help one another?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to have a kind and safe home?

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